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2) To provide information and support services to “bed & breakfast” owners in the UK, to enable them to improve and develop their businesses; 3) To facilitate and enable the continuous professional development of the independent bed and breakfast sector in the UK, and promote best practice; 4) To promote to the public the advantages of staying in independent “bed and breakfast” accommodation. Membership is open to those at the planning/buying stage, as well as those running established businesses. The Association is there to inform, support and represent its members. The Association’s website is at: www.bandbassociation.org The BIIAB BIIAB (the awarding body of the British Institute of Inkeepers) is the leading awarding body for the licensed retail sector. It specialises in developing and awarding qualifications to support the industry at all levels. BIIAB has launched the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders, to coincide with the requirement of the Licensing Act 2003 which states that anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol will have to hold a personal licence. In order to qualify for a personal licence, an applicant must hold a relevant licensing qualification such as this. Website: www.biiab.org How to Start & Run a B&B www.howtorunabandb.com